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2019 California Obamacare Open Enrollment Change

California has traditionally had its annual Open Enrollment Period from November 1st through January 31st. Beginning with the upcoming Open Enrollment Period for 2019, the dates have been changed. California Open Enrollment will begin October 15th, 2018 and end January 15th, 2019. This applies to both off-exchange and on-exchange (Covered CA) enrollments.Enrollments completed by December 15th will have a January 1st start date. Enrollments between December 16th and January 15th will have a February 1st start date. Davewww.davefluker.com

Anthem Blue Cross (CA) announced this morning that they will be adding the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to California Medicare Supplement Plans A, F, and N. The added benefit will begin on January 1st, 2017.

Once approved for release into the market, more states have been added to the list as existing and new members in our marketed plans will enjoy the value-added benefits of the SilverSneakers Fitness program at no additional cost!
Effective January 1, 2017, California members in our marketed plans will enjoy SilverSneakers, too.
The program offers members their choice of paths to better health. For those who enjoy a traditional workout setting, SilverSneakers offers access to more than 13,000 fitness locations across the country, including use of classes and guidance from a Program AdvisorTM. In addition, for those who can’t get to a fitness center, SilverSneakers Steps® kits focus on at-home or on-the-go general fitness, walking, strength training or yoga. And if that is not …

Anthem Blue Cross (CA) has announced that they are releasing a new Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan for California residents. The plan will be available beginning January 1st, 2018.

'Innovative F' will offer benefits not covered by a Medicare Supplement base plan. These will include a hearing benefit (exam, fitting and allowance) and a vision benefit (exam, lens co-pay and allowances for frames and contact lenses).

Anthem states that the Innovative F will have a very competitive premium rate. Innovative F will include the Silver Sneakers fitness program and will be eligible for the Plan F 'new to Medicare' $20 per month first year discount.